In which the avengers watch the life of Bruce Banner's brother and finally understand how the Gamma Rays changed his mind. Tony Stark x oc

Haphephobia: the fear of being touched. Blake, a second-year Psychology student, hadn't ever heard of such a phobia, until the day he was hired as a guide for Dean, the heir of a rich family. Even though Dean had the appearance and behaviour of a gentleman, he harboured an extremely dark and painful past that left him traumatized. After a rainy night on an empty road, a string of coincidences brings the two together. Blake makes it his goal to help Dean free himself from his past and bring back the happiness he deserves while Dean can't help but be won over by the charismatic guy, who is the only one not to see him as damaged or pitiful. However, when memories are revealed, and the feeling of friendship starts turning into something else, things complicate. Is it possible to let go of your past, to fight for an unlikely future?

Kyari is a straight , 20 year old male. He still lives at home with his verbally abusive, alcoholic father that he tries to just ignore. Since he lost his mother he went from the loud, fun, lit friend to the quiet, laid back, more in his shell friend. He went from dating and being a ladies man to really only being around his friend group. Hes about to turn 21 and his friends are tired of him being a shell of himself. Cairo is a straight, 24 year old gang leader. He's finally made it to the top, but he's had a lonely life making getting to the top his priority. After his last breakup, he was left with trust issues and a fucked up heart only adding to his tough demeanor and his attitude problems. His circle is air sealed tight. Cairos best friend since diapers is opening his first club. What happens when Kyari's friends don't listen and plan a celebration anyway at the newest spot in town and the two cross paths.. yet again? Will opinions weigh too heavy? ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It's about to get crazy. Let's Read 🍄

Adam is a Neet. He never leaves his apartment unless he absolutely has to. He holes himself up, only giving attention to his comics and cartoons. However, things change when a noisy party animal moves in next door and becomes a pest. Adam is given no other choice but to confront his neighbor. A series of events pushes Adam outside his bubble and forces him to interact with others. And maybe, just maybe, he thought his neighbor, Assad, was a bit good looking. * * * * * TW/CW: The MC of this novel has social anxiety and depression, and although there are no thoughts relating to violence or self-harm, the MC is consistently in a state of mind /internal monologue that can be mentally tasking for people with similar conditions.

Rayne has a routine, a plan. He lives life according to this routine. A few times a week, his routine allows him a few hours to hide away in his diner. Everything is always the same in this diner, even the variances are consistent. That is, until the gray-haired manager hires a new waiter who moves about like a tornado. This boy does not know Rayne's "usual" or his proclivity to be left alone so he can watch and study the people living around him. This new waiter disrupts his routine in all the worst ways and Rayne can't help but hate him. He doesn't seem to care, however, continuing to disrupt Rayne and see Rayne and pop Rayne's bubble of safety, and ask Rayne questions that he doesn't want to answer. It was all quite aggravating really. •••••• He looked vaguely familiar, like an ancient statute carved from marble or a delicately crafted oil painting you can see only in the galleries in Europe. He was all but perfect, just one minor flaw over his eyebrow- a scar where hair refused to grow, leaving a pale gash to interrupt his dark eyebrow. I noticed, between all my studying of this strange man's face, that his lips were moving. I had no desire to hear what he was saying. I was content to just watch. The ways his lips parted and pressed together, his porcelain teeth teasing an appearance behind them. I watched him speak, not hearing a word, until he stopped, his lips curving up and open on one end in an aggravating smirk. I don't know why it aggravated me, but it did. I furrowed my brows and removed an earbud, moving my eyes back up to his. His eyes seemed to aggravate me too. They looked all too teasing, all too amused. 🎖️ #1- yearn- Feb 18, 2026🥇 #1- love- Dec 18, 2025🥇 #1- slowburn- Dec 18, 2025🥇 #2- boyxboy- Dec 18, 2025🥈 #2- bxb- Dec 18, 2025🥈 #2- manxman- Dec 18, 2025🥈 #3- literature- Feb 14, 2026🥉 #10- lgbt- Dec 26, 2025

Shiloh's got a man, and Ronnie's got a girl. They know better-but they still can't resist each other. Can they have their cake and eat it too... or is this forbidden slice going to kill them?

Andrew, a twenty-six-year-old literature graduate, has been through more drama than many his age. From suffering obesity to arthritis, and then anorexia after drastic attempts to lose body fat, Andrew grows more conscious of his body. He shields himself from the rest of the world in a reserved cabin tucked away in a small town where he dwells in solitude and self-pity. But things can't stay the same forever and Andrew's carefully planned out walls fall around him with the arrival of his uncle's fiancee's son, Ethan. Ethan will more than disrupt Andrew's 'perfect' life. He'll also teach him the sole act of acceptance.

They say you only fall in love once. For Ody and Mano, that once changed everything. In a world where love isn't always safe, and pain comes hand-in-hand with desire, two straight boys find each other in the middle of grief, trauma, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. Mano doesn't do vulnerability. Aggressive, tattooed, cold, and impossible to like, he plays the villain on purpose, because being hated is safer than being seen... and losing someone again would destroy him. Ody can't help but care. Bright, extroverted, charming and painfully sincere, he's the kind of boy who notices when you're hurting, even when you pretend you're not. He remembers your birthday, offers you the last slice, and apologizes even when it's not his fault. When their lives collide, nothing about them makes sense, except the way they keep gravitating toward each other. Sparks fly, but so do secrets, buried trauma, and a love neither of them is ready for. One of them hides behind silence. The other hides behind smiles. Together, they're wildfire. But not all fires survive the storm. The forbidden love between a broken boy and a lost one. A bond that refuses to break, even as the world tries to tear them apart. 🖤COMPLETED🖤 ! Warning : contains mature content and very dark themes including bullying, violence, strong language, explicit sexual scenes. Intended for readers 18 years and older. #1 bxb / 1,5k. stories #1 lgbt / 1,5k. stories #1 bl / 1,5k. stories #1 boyxboy / 1,5k. stories

19-year-old Ryker had finally done it for better or worse. Broken away from his abusive father. Taking a job at Wilmoria's Café, he hoped for a quiet new beginning- somewhere he could rebuild his life, focus on trying to graduate high school, and rediscover a sense of safety. But his plan for solitude is quickly upended when he meets Mickey- Micah Jackson- a warm yet complex, rough around the edges 22-year-old baker and recent college grad who's been at the café for years... but seems to be involved in a whole lot more than just a café, judging by the track bike he rides, the money he always has on him, and the mysterious company he keeps. As Ryker learns the rhythms of his new life- the smell of vanilla treats, fresh bread, and coffee beans; the hum of the espresso machine and the soft laughter of coworkers... Mickey becomes his unexpected constant. What begins as mutual hatred between them both slowly deepens into something Ryker never thought he could have: trust, affection, and love. But healing isn't simple. Between confronting his past, his mistakes, and learning to open his heart to a guy with far too many layers to be just a baker, Ryker must decide whether he can truly believe in a future where he's safe, seen, and genuinely loved for who he is, all while he discovers who exactly he is. Perhaps who he wants to be. - "Broken Hearts Café" is a hilarious yet ultimately tender story about rebuilding after trauma, finding family in unexpected places- a café, a biker club- as well as the courage it takes to love again after getting it so utterly wrong the first time. [MATURE 18+] - Explicit chapters have warnings at the beginning Spin-off to It All Started With A Kiss (This book can be read as a standalone.)

Two Face Genre: Omegaverse / Military Romance / Enemies-to-Lovers / Mystery Drama Themes The Alpha's Duty: A disciplined soldier torn between his chosen love and a family obligation. Betrayal of Senses: The "Sweet Girl" trope flipped on its head-discovering that beauty hides a dangerous secret. The "Two Face" Identity: A rebellious neighbor living a double life between family expectations and the rough nightlife. Fate by Blood: A prenatal contract (Grandfather's Will) that forces two opposites into the same house. Character Dynamics Major Krit: The rigid Alpha who values order and "perfect" kindness. The Neighbor: The stubborn, "rough" Omega who challenges every rule. The Girlfriend: The "Two-Faced" woman whose sweetness is a dangerous mask. Pilot Teaser Major Krit is a man of discipline and order. After years of military service, he wants nothing more than a peaceful life with his girlfriend-a woman he believes is the embodiment of sweetness and grace. To him, she is the perfect partner to build a future with. But his world is turned upside down by a secret from the past. His family reveals the final decree of his late grandfather's will: a marriage pact made years ago. The partner chosen for him is not the kind-hearted woman he loves, but the boy from the family next door. Krit loathes him. To Krit, the neighbor's son is a stubborn, reckless youth who lives a rough and chaotic life, constantly disappearing into the city's nightlife and flouting every rule Krit holds dear. As Krit is forced to confront this unwanted fate, the masks begin to fall. He starts to realize that the "sweet" woman he adored is someone he should never have met, hiding a side he never saw coming. In a world where no one is who they seem, Krit must discover who is real and who is just wearing a second face.